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There are several more important discrepancies, though: | There are several more important discrepancies, though: | ||
− | *According to our existing list, [[Benjamin Drake Wright]] served as mayor in 1828-1829 AND 1841-1842. According to the Clerk's version, he served ONLY in 1841. | + | *According to our existing list, [[Benjamin Drake Wright]] served as mayor in 1828-1829 AND 1841-1842. According to the Clerk's version, he served ONLY in 1841. |
:*I will note that Wright's bio in Clay's ''History of Escambia County'' '''does''' mention his election in 1841 but '''does not''' mention a prior election. It does state, "in 1829 he was President of the Board of Aldermen of Pensacola." | :*I will note that Wright's bio in Clay's ''History of Escambia County'' '''does''' mention his election in 1841 but '''does not''' mention a prior election. It does state, "in 1829 he was President of the Board of Aldermen of Pensacola." | ||
*The Clerk's version accounts for that 1828-1829 time by stating that [[John Jerrison]], the previous mayor, served throughout that time. | *The Clerk's version accounts for that 1828-1829 time by stating that [[John Jerrison]], the previous mayor, served throughout that time. |